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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1969

Page

2

Lampshire Grandchildren Return From Kansas City Visit

Mr and Mrs Gilbert Lampshire sent back their grandchildren Anna and Bryan McKenzie to Kansas City after a summer stay at the Lampshire home. They visited at their daughter’s home, Mr and Mrs Marvin McKenzie, for several days. Mr and Mrs Walter Stohl spent a day with their son Vance who teaches at Irving Junior High in Lincoln. Mr and Mrs Ed Coover visited Mrs Esther Johnson and Mrs Alma Oliver at Merrick Manor Sunday afternoon.

Gilbert Lampshire Anna Bryan McKenzie Kansas City Lampshire Marvin McKenzie Walter Stohl Vance Irving Junior High Lincoln Ed Coover Esther Johnson Alma Oliver Merrick Manor

L. C. W. OF TRINITY LUTHERAN MEETS IN CHURCH BASEMENT

The L. C. W. of Trinity Lutheran held a Sept. 3 meeting with Della Hoffman presiding. A Fellowship social hour is planned for Sept. 21 at 7 in honor of Kenneth Carlstrom and the Hoops family. Francis Tenniges led the Bible Study "Micah, The Faithful God." Donna Werner hosted a lunch for seven members and Pastor Ronaldt.

Trinity Lutheran Della Hoffman Kenneth Carlstrom Hoops Francis Tenniges

Legion Auxiliary Holds Regular Meeting in Legion Hall

American Legion Auxiliary met in the Legion Hall on Monday evening September 8. Elaine Miller, president, led the business session and announced committees for the coming year. The group approved the Legislative bulletin, 1500 poppies, and a dozen large poppies. Hymn of the month was What a Friend We Have in Jesus. The film American Flag was shown. A noon lunch for 18 members and four visitors was provided by hostesses Hannah Hahn Phyllis Flodman Anita Kitsler and Myrtle Johnson.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Elaine Miller Jesus Hannah Hahn Phyllis Flodman Anita Kitsler Myrtle Johnson

Polk county social notes highlight regional visits and birthdays

Mr and Mrs Harry Anderson joined relatives in Marquette for birthday celebrations. Numerous guests visited or stayed with families across Polk County including trips to Phillips Nebraska Portland Oregon St Paul and Lincoln and a move to La Grange Illinois. Visitors from Omaha Hastings Bisbee and Long Beach joined in family dinners and weekends while Dennis Stevens headed to Washington DC for American University.

Harry Anderson John Peterson Marquette Nettie Carlson Emma Reed Alice Standish Phillips Nebr Lawrence Nelson Portland Ore John Meston St. Paul Lloyd Albin Mae Calhoun Karl Agsten San Diego Calif Mae Felton Don Hudson Gae Calhoun Addie Benjamin Wesley Lindahl Omaha Willard Adelson Maxine Upton Lincoln John Adams Hastings Wallace Sandell Gordon Fossberg Neal Sandell Kevin Lynne Roger Hawke Archer Raymond Hurd Michael Graham Long Beach Melvin Shenk Raymond Evelyn Shenk Carl Eric Nelson Bisbee Arizona Lydia Peterson Jerry Jones Elwood Sandell la Grange George Williams Ymca College Downers Grove Ill Illinois Ruth Kroger

Polk Woman's Club Meets In Aker Home

The Polk Women's Club gathered at Mrs. P. W. Aker's home on Sept 2 for a 12:30 luncheon. Ten members attended with guests Gae Calhoun and Nell Aker. Themed on The Statue of Liberty, decorations featured the motif. A business meeting led by Mrs. Paul Strand followed, with discussion of Bean Day float and yearly programs. Mrs. Emma Horstman presented a Statue of Liberty lesson, sharing history and her observations.

P. W. Aker Gae Calhoun Nell Aker Paul Strand Emma Horstman

Social Guests Visit locally and in neighboring towns

The report lists visits by multiple families and individuals to and from Chicago Scottsbluff Lincoln and Minneapolis with several hotel stays hospital and employment notes. Individuals include Cecil Newton Irvin Noriie Emil Nelson Julie Rogers Elmer Anderson Gary Wheeler Ron Johnson Wallace Lind Alvena Lind Ernest Olson Willard Adelson and Bill Edith Naslund.

Cecil Newton Chicago Rolland Stromberg Irvin Noriie Scottsbluff Bill Edith Naslund Emil Nelson Julie Rogers Elmer Anderson Gary Wheeler Lincoln Wilmer Johnson Ron Johnson Minneapolis Minn Wallace Lind Alvena Lind Ernest Olson Wahoo Willard Adelson Emil Person York Hospital

Bean Day 1969 Ends With Community Program

The schedule lists a 7:30 start and 9:15 drawing for a mini bike, with 9:30 rides and a bingo finale. Kids enjoy cotton candy renamed by a brother, then wind down by 11 P M as the day ends after a long Bean Day in 1969.

Jason Brother Ben

Monastic Radio Sales and Highway Reflections

A reader recalls traveling state roads at 65 mph while surveying radio ministers. The response notes Monarch butterfly lethals, the Gospel Hour programs, and a pitch offering a white Bible plus 41 commentary books for 60 dollars. The broadcaster claimed the Bible was large enough for a small church.

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Gustom Farm Services, Inc Martson Ag-Service Fertilizer & Farm Chemicals Poli Burg Refrigeration Stromsburg GMC E. T. Parminter Lowe Brothers Paints—Builders Moore Lumber Co Central City Veterinary Clinic Drs. KR. S. Barnett C. R. Johnson Pirate Central City Call Collect Delbert Legband Benedict Randy Arnold Lauretta Neuhaus Wood Harimans Farmers Mutual OF Nebr Leland Harless Woore Lumber CO Burdette Flodman Polk Grain Co Meyer Electric & Furniture Corp Bob Baack Polk C Ave C. Ashbaugh J. Weismann RCA Zenith Hugo Person Hardville, Nebr Nebraska Arnold L. Neuhaus Bs&b Custom Farm Services, Inc Holdrege Seed & Farm Supply CO Holdrege, Nebraska Legion Auxiliary Polk Woman’s Club Aker Polk Women’s Club The Hank” Kisler Legion Club Polking Fern A. Beardsley Merrick County Court House Central City, Nebr Merrick County ASC Buldings I.p Clarks R. Stanley Turpin
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